Tuesday, 26 March 2013

When are results of holter monitor available?


Once the monitoring is over, the device is handed back to the doctor. The electrodes are removed and the list of your symptoms will be given to the doctor. The doctor will then interpret the symptoms with any changes in heart rhythm. It usually takes about 3-5 days before the results are available. If the holter fails to record any abnormal heart rhythm, your doctor may then order an event recorder. This is a small finger tip like device that is inserted under the chest skin using local anesthesia. It can record heart rhythms for up to a month.

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